Monthly Archives: May 2014

Parashat Nasso When the ancient rabbis finalized the yearly calendar along with its cycle of Torah readings, they purposely situated this week’s parasha, Nasso, to always coincide with Shavuot – either right before or after (Shavuot is next week). So, … Continue reading →

My maternal grandfather served in U.S. Army intelligence during WWII, and helped liberate Dachau (he was both a survivor and a liberator). My paternal grandfather served as a midshipman in the Navy on the Battleship New Mexico. Joshua’s paternal grandfather … Continue reading →

Parashat Behar Parashat Behar begins with a special connection between Mt. Sinai and the Land of Israel by speaking of the holiness of shmitah, of letting the ground lay fallow for an entire year every seven years. This connection is directly connected to the mitzvah of Shabbat: For six … Continue reading →

Today Israel celebrated 66 years of existence! Mazel tov to her and all her citizens, as well as to those who love Israel around the world. It is indeed a time to celebrate. Of course those years have been filled … Continue reading →

What’s in a name?

Yinon, taken from Psalm 72:17, means "to increase," "to endure," or "continue." Yinon is also an ancient reference to the Messiah.

We are inspired by a vision of Jewish life that is progressive, egalitarian, and engaging ... rooted in the enduring legacy of Mashiach. We seek to cultivate in our fellow Jews greater levels of faith, hope, and involvement with the world. We seek to inspire our sisters and brothers to prepare the world for the coming of Mashiach. We are far from having a patent on the process, and welcome you to join us on our journey.